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Committee on Data Science
Home of Data Science Degree Programs at the University of Chicago
Doctoral Program
Training students in mathematical foundations of data science, responsible data use and communication, and advanced computational methods
MS in Data Science Program
Developed for students interested in pursuing a research career in data science, with courses taught by faculty from the departments of statistics, computer science, and many others across the university
MS in Applied Data Science
Connects students with leaders in the field, equips them with in-demand expertise, and champions their career advancement
Undergraduate Program
Offering BA and BS degrees, with an emphasis on both foundational topics in data science and statistics and computer science

Academics

PhD in Data Science

The PhD curriculum combines the aspiration to train all students in mathematical foundations of data science, responsible data use and communication, and advanced computational methods, with an appreciation of the diverse research interests of the data science faculty. 

MS in Data Science

The Master’s in Data Science (MSDS) has been developed for students interested in pursuing a research career in data science with courses taught by faculty from the departments of statistics, computer science, and other departments across the university.

MS in Applied Data Science

Our degree program connects you with leaders in the field, equips you with in-demand expertise, and champions your career advancement.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program offers BA and BS degrees, as well as a minor. The curriculum emphasizes both foundational topics in data science, statistics and computer science and has focus on responsible data use, communicating with data, and experiential learning.

Research

Advancing the theory, practice, and applications of data science through innovative research and collaboration

Artificial Intelligence

From theory to applications in science, natural language processing, imaging and medicine

Data, AI, and Society

Investigating the impact of big data, AI, algorithms, and systems on society

Data Systems

Organize, categorize, scale, and structure data for next generation of applications

Human-Centered Data Science

Bringing humans into focus with data-driven tools

Machine Learning and Statistics

Foundations and applications of statistically-based algorithms making data-centric models, predictions, and decisions

Theory

Understanding mathematical foundations of information, machine learning, algorithms, methods and systems

Use-Inspired Data Science

Combining core research questions and real world applications

Events

Join the data science community for talks, workshops and other gatherings that spark new collaborations and technological discoveries.

Data Science Events

Opportunities

The Data Science Institute offers programs and partnership opportunities for faculty, students, and organizations from the academic, government, business, and non-profit sectors. Learn more about our programs below.